In January 2016, a symposium was held to mark the 15th anniversary of the establishment of JPF. While Nobuyuki Koga, Chairman of of the Board of Directors of Nomura Holdings, Inc., gave a speech as a representative of the business community, reviewing JPF's accomplishments from its founding to the present day. He noted that JPF's cooperative framework, linking NGOs with political and business circles, is functioning effectively and fostering cooperation toward the goal of implementing timely and effective humanitarian assistance. He shared his perspectives on the significance of JPF and his expectations for JPF's future, noting that JPF's activities have enhanced Japan's presence on the international stage as a nation offering humanitarian support and have led to the formation of stronger relationships of trust between NGOs and corporations.